True Blue Quilts - Print-On-Demand Edition: Sew 15 Reproduction Quilts Honoring 19th-Century Designs

By Annette Plog

Book Overview

Turn something old into something new... with all things blue

The blue-and-white quilt is one of the most desired antiques, and many can still be found in good condition. Learn the history of blue fabrics used during the 19th century, from the first production of indigo fabrics through the invention of the sewing machine, and up to the development of synthetic dyes in the late 1800s. Get inspired to design and create your own heirlooms, stitching up 15 historically accurate reproduction quilts from traditional blocks.

- Preserve and honor history with 15 traditional blue-quilt patterns made from reproduction fabrics
- Discover the blue quilts of the Civil War years, from the first indigo fabrics to synthetic dyes
- Educate yourself in 19th-century quilt history, and sew practical projects from easy, familiar blocks

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1617453404
• ISBN13: 9781617453403
• Release Date: March 2017
• Publisher: Kansas City Star Quilts
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.5" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

Simple and Fun

The quilts patterns are simple and fun. Easy quick great little reference book